Decision on school grades pushed to October
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All grades are preliminary and unofficial until the board approves them next month.
Corinth School District tries to block release of grades, arguing they are ‘completely inaccurate’
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Although the schools won’t face punitive measures for “unofficial” poor performance grades, the district argues the grades will damage its reputation.
Fate of operator’s future charter schools depends on accountability results
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Mississippi’s sixth charter school OK’d but board delays vote on three applicants – including two that hinge on academic progress
‘It’s Lit’: Jackson schools, Tougaloo team up to give high-potential students a head start on college
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New program helps students graduate from high school with an associate’s degree
Charter school lawsuit draws support from 3 education groups
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Three education organizations filed court briefs to support a lawsuit claiming charters are unconstitutional
State Board of Education tweaks how high schools are graded
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Despite the reset, the number of A schools will see a decrease, but not as drastic as initially anticipated without the change
Tulsa school chief tapped to lead Jackson Public Schools
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Board of Trustees say new school chief could be in Jackson in September once MDE signs off on new hire’s credentials
MDE considers changing accountability ratings for high schools, again
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According to the department, if high schools are graded this year using the same base score, the number of A high schools would drop and the number of F schools would increase.
More Mississippi students scoring proficient on state tests
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Elementary and middle school students are improving on state test scores, results show
Mississippi Culture
In ‘Loving,’ Cashin delivers unflinching history lesson on interracial intimacy
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From beginning to end, novel is a review of the nation’s tense, violent and unsavory struggle to come to terms with interracial relationships over the course of 400 years.
Jackson residents approve $65 million bond
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The referendum earned more that the 60 percent necessary to pass although final results are not tallied
Senate candidates draw battle lines to boisterous Neshoba crowds
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All five major party Senate candidates spoke Thursday during the final day of the political speeches
JPS students see Aug. 7 bond vote as a chance to fix old, run-down buildings
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The average age of the district’s school buildings is about 55 years, with the most recent schools built in 2010, a Mississippi Today analysis shows
Governor approves state takeover of Noxubee County School District
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The state board of education will replace the local school board
Kindergarteners’ scores up: State’s youngest learners continue to improve on literacy test
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Kindergarteners in every district improved on a test that measures ability to recognize letters and match them to sounds, as well as their ability to understand print from left to right